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Jackson church celebrates 'Love Week'

JACKSON, Tenn. -- A local church is doing something very special for the West Tennessee community. Members with SoulQuest Church say they just wanted to give back and show how special the community…

Tax-free weekend ends in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Sunday was the last day for sales tax-free weekend. Shoppers headed over to Best Buy on Vann Drive looking to save some cash. Most shoppers came out of the store with items such as TVs and laptops.…

Bethel University celebrates class of 2020

MCKENZIE, Tenn. -- College graduates received their diplomas in-person after COVID-19 kept them off campus. Bethel University in McKenzie celebrated around 240 graduates who walked in Saturday evening's ceremony. The class combined both spring and summer graduates. Graduates sat 6…

Health department confirms 18th death, 38 new COVID-19 cases

JACKSON, Tenn. — The Jackson-Madison County Regional Health Department has confirmed 38 new cases of COVID-19. The department also confirmed an additional death in Madison County. There have been a total of 18 deaths and 1,106 confirmed cases of COVID-19…

Tax-free weekends draws in back-to-school shoppers

JACKSON, Tenn. -- The beginning of the school year is right around the corner. Whether your kids will be back in the classroom or taking classes online, parents are still shopping for back-to-school supplies during tax-free weekend. At Academy Sports…

Farmers see change in 2020 growing season

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Locals went out to the West Tennessee Farmers Market in Jackson. A rainy morning did not stop the foot traffic from filing into downtown Jackson for some fresh produce. Farmers who grow produce say the growing season…

Puryear man arrested in homicide investigation

HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. -- A joint investigation between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the Henry County Sheriff's Office has led to the arrest of a Puryear man. A news release from the TBI says 74-year-old James Edward Caddell was…

Tax free weekend begins in Tennessee

JACKSON, Tenn. -- It is day one of tax free weekend in Tennessee, and shopper took it to the stores. "We haven't done shopping in a while, and they [her kids] grow over the summer," said Sonya Patrick, a shopper.…

Q&A answers questions for JMCSS parents

JACKSON, Tenn. -- Local leaders discussed back-to-school plans and what classes may look like. The Jackson-Madison County School System has released its re-opening plan, as well as learning options for students that include traditional in-person learning, virtual classroom and CyberSchool.…

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